https://www.worldcoal.com/handling/ en-GB editor@worldcoal.com (Editor) webdev@worldcoal.com (Web developer) https://d2e1tbtdbinpro.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcoal.com Imran Aslam, SECMC, Pakistan, studies how advanced risk assessment techniques can be applied to ensure the highest safety standards in CHS operations. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/11062025/enhancing-safety-in-coal-handling-systems-through-advanced-risk-assessment/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/11062025/enhancing-safety-in-coal-handling-systems-through-advanced-risk-assessment/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:30:00 GMT Vortex Global has announced an exciting new chapter in its long-standing partnership with Pneuvay Engineering by designating them as the official representative for Vortex equipment in New Zealand. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/04062025/vortex-global-expands-partnership-with-pneuvay-engineering-to-serve-new-zealand-market/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/04062025/vortex-global-expands-partnership-with-pneuvay-engineering-to-serve-new-zealand-market/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief for environment.co, explores how the latest emissions monitoring technologies help coal plants face rising regulatory and operational pressures. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/12052025/the-future-of-emission-control/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/12052025/the-future-of-emission-control/ Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT Warrior Met Coal has selected BEUMER Group to build a long-distance overland conveyor for its Blue Creek Mine expansion in Alabama. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15082024/beumer-to-build-overland-conveyor-for-warrior-met-coal/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/15082024/beumer-to-build-overland-conveyor-for-warrior-met-coal/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the amount of coal transported in the US decreased by 8% in 2023, continuing a trend observed over the past two decades. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18072024/eia-us-coal-shipments-declined-8-in-2023-as-coal-consumption-fell-sharply/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18072024/eia-us-coal-shipments-declined-8-in-2023-as-coal-consumption-fell-sharply/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, outlines the optimum belt conveyor skirtboard configurations for preventing dust and spillage. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10072024/dont-skirt-around-safety/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/10072024/dont-skirt-around-safety/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:12:00 GMT Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following an underground coal gas ignition incident. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02072024/anglo-american-suspends-production-at-grosvenor-steelmaking-coal-mine/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02072024/anglo-american-suspends-production-at-grosvenor-steelmaking-coal-mine/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/25062024/anglo-american-embraces-remote-dozer-operations-at-bowen-basin-mine/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/25062024/anglo-american-embraces-remote-dozer-operations-at-bowen-basin-mine/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT TAKRAF has provided design, engineering, and construction support services for the third phase of a major backfill project for a coal mining complex in Limpopo, South Africa. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18062024/takraf-provides-advanced-conveying-system-in-backfill-project/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18062024/takraf-provides-advanced-conveying-system-in-backfill-project/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:30:00 GMT CONSOL Energy Inc. has resumed coal shipments to international markets from its Marine Terminal in Baltimore after a shutdown due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23052024/consol-energy-resumes-coal-shipments-from-its-marine-terminal-in-baltimore/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23052024/consol-energy-resumes-coal-shipments-from-its-marine-terminal-in-baltimore/ Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Ian Loudon, Omniflex, outlines how to enhance safety levels for mining conveyor belts using bidirectional fibre optic switch contact signal repeater units. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21052024/ensuring-reliable-long-distance-critical-signal-delivery-in-mining-applications/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/21052024/ensuring-reliable-long-distance-critical-signal-delivery-in-mining-applications/ Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT MOL’s Shofu Maru, the world’s first coal carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger propulsion system, has reported an average reduced daily fuel consumption of up to 17% and 5 – 8% per voyage. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16052024/wind-challenger-equipped-coal-carrier-achieves-significant-fuel-savings/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/16052024/wind-challenger-equipped-coal-carrier-achieves-significant-fuel-savings/ Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT The US EIA has decreased its forecast for US coal exports following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the resulting closure of the Port of Baltimore. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18042024/eia-reduces-its-forecast-for-us-coal-exports-following-port-of-baltimore-closure/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/18042024/eia-reduces-its-forecast-for-us-coal-exports-following-port-of-baltimore-closure/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT The EIA has published an analysis reflecting on the energy impacts of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has temporarily halted all shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02042024/what-are-the-energy-impacts-from-the-port-of-baltimore-closure/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/02042024/what-are-the-energy-impacts-from-the-port-of-baltimore-closure/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT Martin Engineering has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth. https://www.worldcoal.com/handling/26022024/martin-engineering-opens-new-italian-hq/ https://www.worldcoal.com/handling/26022024/martin-engineering-opens-new-italian-hq/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT Whitehaven Coal’s Gunnedah Coal Handling and Preparation Plant recently achieved a remarkable milestone as it marked 4000 lost time incident free days. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/01022024/whitehaven-coals-gunnedah-chpp-achieves-4000-lti-free-days/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/01022024/whitehaven-coals-gunnedah-chpp-achieves-4000-lti-free-days/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT Bedeschi has announced the finalisation of a contract for a coal transshipment system in Indonesia. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/11012024/bedeschi-announces-new-coal-transshipment-in-indonesia/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/11012024/bedeschi-announces-new-coal-transshipment-in-indonesia/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:32:00 GMT Erin Karschnik and Gary Robertson, Komatsu, consider the ‘hidden’ benefits and value of bucket payload technology and its impact on soft rock mining operations. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/28122023/uncovering-the-hidden-benefits/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/28122023/uncovering-the-hidden-benefits/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT Caterpillar Inc., USA, presents the latest contribution to the dozer sector and considers its prospects of upholding the proud tradition of the historic Cat D10 Dozer line. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26122023/continuing-the-legacy/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/26122023/continuing-the-legacy/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT MOL and Kyushu have announced that an LNG-fuelled Panamax coal carrier has started operation in Japan. https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23112023/lng-fuelled-panamax-coal-carrier-commences-operation/ https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/23112023/lng-fuelled-panamax-coal-carrier-commences-operation/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:26:00 GMT